Update 1.0.9 for Haunted Lands is now available. Along with bug fixes, this update introduces a checkpoint system. Checkpoints New statues have appeared on levels: one for saving and one for restoring health. Near each statue, you can spend score - earned by defeating monsters and collecting gems - to set a respawn point or restore health and shield. The activation price varies per level, and i…
We’ve released a small update that fixes several issues. Please make sure you have the latest version of the game (1.0.5) . List of changes: · Added player invulnerability during certain cutscenes · Fixed an issue where the Magic Decoy could crash the game · Fixed several issues where the camera stopped following the player · Fixed an issue where the encounter with the Salamander character migh…
First update for Haunted Lands is here, fixing a couple of issues that could interrupt your journey through the cursed lands. Please make sure you have the latest version of the game ( 1.0.4 ). List of Changes: · Fixed an issue where the game could crash after loading a quick save while the CRT filter was enabled · Fixed an issue that could occur during an encounter with the Ranger character Th…
Step into a brutal retro action platformer where survival depends on precision, timing, and a bit of madness. Explore cursed burial grounds, forgotten crypts, and ghost towns crawling with restless spirits and nightmarish creatures. Choose from six unique heroes , each built for a different playstyle. Fight from a safe distance, crush enemies in brutal close combat, or experiment with abilities…
On March 10, the mansion doors open and Haunted Lands launches on Steam. Beyond the threshold await six distinct characters, shifting corridors, hidden chambers, and artifacts that can alter the course of every encounter. Since the early builds, the mansion has grown more unforgiving, demanding sharper reflexes, better timing, and careful decisions with every step you take. This is not a guided…
Steam Next Fest is here, and the Haunted Lands demo awaits all who dare to step inside. Face sharpened dangers, explore shifting corridors, and test your strength against the horrors lurking within. If you haven’t entered the cursed halls yet — now is the time. Play the demo during Steam Next Fest, add Haunted Lands to your wishlist and let us know what you think. The threshold stands before yo…
The mansion opens its doors once more and it has changed. Since the playtest, the Haunted Lands have grown darker and sharper. With a new character, reworked progression, and changed rules for unlocking characters and discovering artifacts, survival now demands smarter choices and constant adaptation. Return to the cursed halls, test what has changed and face the horrors lurking beyond the thre…
The mansion doors close… for now. Thank you for joining the Haunted Lands Playtest! We are deeply grateful to every brave hunter who stepped into the cursed halls, faced the horrors lurking in the dark, and shared their thoughts with us. Thanks to you: · 809 players dared to enter the Haunted Lands · 20 minutes – the median time spent within the shadows · 9,615 wishlists – your support fuels ou…
Hello, hunters! Today we’re taking a closer look at the world of Haunted Lands. Let’s talk about the Order, why silver matters, what artifacts actually do, and, of course, the ones trying to kill you. A World Where Not Everyone Survives The Citadel still stands. But every day it gets harder. Order envoys bring relics and talismans – tools to fight back the Darkness. In return, they collect silv…
Adventurers, heroes, and seekers of dark glory - prepare yourselves! The gates to the blood-soaked realms of the Haunted Lands are opening. Step cautiously - the cursed mansion guards its secrets closely, each room whispers about forgotten horrors, and it's easy to lose your way in its shadowy halls. Your courage will be tested, your skills pushed to their limits. Choose one of five unique char…
Hey everyone, my name is Alexey Goryachev, and I’m the solo developer behind Haunted Lands. Today, I want to share how a childhood dream turned into a project that will soon be in your hands. It all started with simple doodles. I used to design new monsters and levels for my favorite games - creating imaginary worlds that are now coming to life in Haunted Lands. Over time, this hobby grew into…
Enter a world where darkness reigns, and blood-soaked secrets await. Welcome to Haunted Lands, a retro-inspired action platformer developed by solo dev Alevgor and published by Alawar! We’re excited to announce our upcoming dark and gritty action platformer, where you’ll slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and unspeakable horrors. Choose from five unique heroes, each with their own abilities…
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